Mercedes E class 2017 vs Dodge Charger 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 3.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 299 HP | 296 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 353 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.9 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Mercedes E class engine produces 3 HP more power than Dodge Charger, whereas torque is 47 NM more than Dodge Charger. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 10.9 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 70 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Dodge Charger 2015: Automatic all-wheel drive (Borg-Warner 44-40 transfer case). Rear wheel drive under normal driving conditions. Front wheels are engaged and up to 38% of torque is sent to the front wheels when at least one of the following conditions occurs: Rear wheel spin is detected, windshield wipers are on continuously, outside air temperature is below 32F (0C), transmission is in manual mode, traction control is off. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 98 mm (3.9 inches) | 124 mm (4.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Dodge Charger can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 460'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Dodge Charger engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes CLS, Mercedes GLC | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Jeep Grand Cherokee, Chrysler Grand Voyager, Chrysler 300C, Jeep Wrangler | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Dodge Charger might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.85 m | 5.04 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.91 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.48 m | |
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Mercedes E class is smaller. Mercedes E class is 19 cm shorter than the Dodge Charger, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes E class is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 425 litres | 467 litres | |
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Dodge Charger has more luggage space. Mercedes E class has 42 litres less trunk space than the Dodge Charger. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`250 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 28 200 | no data | |
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